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Expanding NCAA Tournament field to 76 games invites mediocrity to the Big Dance and ruins the bracket
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Expanding NCAA Tournament field to 76 games invites mediocrity to the Big Dance and ruins the bracket

There are only formalities now standing between the NCAA Tournament and a ruinous expansion plan advocated by a handful of conference commissioners. Here's a look at the mediocre teams they insist deserve to be rewarded.

Apr 29
5 min
Dodgers vs. Marlins game III chat
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Dodgers vs. Marlins game III chat

The Dodgers look to sweep the Miami Marlins on Wednesday. Tyler Glasnow goes against Sandy Alcantara. WEDNESDAY GAME INFO

Apr 29
1 min
Game #30 GameThread: Red Sox @ Jays
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Game #30 GameThread: Red Sox @ Jays

Game #30 GameThread: Red Sox @ Jays

Apr 29
1 min
Where Texas A&M softball’s host projection stands this before OU game
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Where Texas A&M softball’s host projection stands this before OU game

Texas A&M softball enters the weekend holding a projected No. 12 host spot, showing steady growth and pushing to finish strong before facing Oklahoma.

Apr 29
3 min
Yankees DFA slumper to make room for rookie pitcher
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Yankees DFA slumper to make room for rookie pitcher

The New York Yankees and Texas Rangers are playing a three-game series this week at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas.

Apr 29
3 min
Lynx release three, including Gophers star Amaya Battle
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Lynx release three, including Gophers star Amaya Battle

Amaya Battle, the point guard from Hopkins who helped lead Minnesota to the Sweet 16 this spring, was one of three training camp players waived by the Lynx on Wednesday. Forwards Ra Shaya Kyle and Sakima Walker were the others. The Lynx will play an exhibition game against expansion Toronto on Frida

Apr 29
1 min
Is Franz Wagner playing tonight? Magic star's status in doubt amid calf injury
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Is Franz Wagner playing tonight? Magic star's status in doubt amid calf injury

Franz Wagner injured his calf late in Game 4 against Detroit. Can he play tonight?

Apr 29
2 min
Michael Wilbon says Jordan attempted to ‘soften’ media criticism of LeBron James
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Michael Wilbon says Jordan attempted to ‘soften’ media criticism of LeBron James

Michael Jordan is so unconcerned by the NBA GOAT debate that he’s encouraged media members to lessen their criticism of LeBron James. In a recently released series of interviews with ESPN, James weighed in on the GOAT debate by giving Jordan his due while noting their games are very different. But J

Apr 29
3 min
Angels starter Yusei Kikuchi leaves game at Chicago with left shoulder tightness
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Angels starter Yusei Kikuchi leaves game at Chicago with left shoulder tightness

Los Angeles Angels starter Yusei Kikuchi left Wednesday's game against the White Sox in Chicago after two innings with left shoulder tightness. The two-time All-Star left-hander was replaced by lefty Mitch Farris, who had been called up from Triple-A Salt Lake before the game after Joey Lucchesi wa

Apr 29
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